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Gary Applegate Obituary
January 15, 2022
Kansas City, Kansas - Monsignor Gary Paul Applegate, 70, a Priest of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, and a resident of Olathe, Kansas passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Villa St. Francis in Olathe, KS. He fought a long battle with Alzheimer's and passed peacefully with his sister, Teresa, by his side, along with many special caregivers.
Gary was born on May 11, 1951 to Bobby Jean and Eleanor Augusta (Danner) Applegate in Macon, Missouri. Gary knew at an early age that he wanted to pursue a life in Christ and never wavered from his calling to serve the Lord. He was ordained a priest on May 25, 1981, serving in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.
Survivors include his sister, Teresa (Applegate) Olney and husband Gerald, nieces Amy (Valbracht) Dixon and husband Drew, great nephew Harris Dixon and great niece Ida Dixon, and niece Holly (Valbracht) Stephens and husband, Eric, great niece, Ella Stephens and great nephew, Eli Stephens.
Visitation will be at 10:00 -10:40 a.m. Saturday, January 22 with the Rosary being prayed at 10:40 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle, 416 N. 14th St., Kansas City, KS. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial at 3:00 p.m. Saturday at St. Columban Catholic Cemetery. Full Obituary at www.porterfuneralhome.com
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